Priority Visa Services resumed for student, visit and sponsored work visa applications
Due to Ukraine crisis, all priority visa services are suspended from Mar 2022, and some priority visa services now resumed for study, sponsored work and new visit visa applications. Priority visa services resumed Priority and Super Priority visa services (PV and SPV) for new customers applying the student, visit, and the sponsored work routes, including
Read MoreComprehensive Sickness Insurance is no longer necessary for EU nationals in citizenship applications
According to the latest update of the Form AN guidance issued in July 2022, comprehensive sickness insurance is no longer a requirement for EU nationals whilst either a student or a self-sufficient person to get their British citizenship. The mentioned group of EU nationals do not need to pay immigration health surcharge, but they must
Read MorePolice registration for foreign nationals has ceased
The requirement of foreign nationals from designated countries to register with police within 7 days after arrival has ceased. The requirement was completely abolished on 4 August 2022. While the Home Office has yet to formally notify, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) issued a notice in early August announcing the removal of the police
Read MoreRecent Isle of Man Innovator Visa Successful Case
Our client, a Hong Kong national, was a property manager with extensive experience in the industry who wanted to relocate to the Isle of Man with his family. The Isle of Man, with its lower cost of living, temperate climate, stunning views, and its favourable tax regime, was the perfect destination for our client’s needs.
Read More’Home for Ukraine’ Scheme Officially Opened
In response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the Home Office have launched a webpage on the scheme of ‘Home for Ukraine’. This scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK as sponsors to bring Ukrainians to safety, even they do not have any family members in the UK. How it
Read MoreStatement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published on 15 March 2022
The Statement of Changes published on 15 March 2022 have introduced the following key changes: EU Settlement Scheme Applications EUSS Family Permits can be issued in place of an EEA Family Permit to extended family members, or a person with a derivative right to reside who made a valid application by 31 December 2020 but
Read MoreImmigration Concessions for Family Members of British Nationals in Ukraine and Ukrainians in the UK
Concessions for non-British family members of British citizens in Ukraine Home Office introduced temporary visa concessions for family members of British nationals who usually live in Ukraine in response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Under the concessions, non-British family members can apply for a family migration visa for free, provided that the British national
Read MoreLaunch of Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022
The UK Government launched the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022. The scheme will prioritise: those who have assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such as democracy, women’s rights, freedom of speech, and rule of law vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk, and members of minority
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